Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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